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Prince Harry sought counselling after hiding Diana death grief 17 April 2017 From the section UK Image copyright PA Prince Harry has revealed he sought counselling after spending nearly 20 years "not thinking" about the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, he said it was not until his late 20s that he processed the grief - fo…
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If you’re part of the emergency services, there’s certain laws you don’t need to follow if you’re on a rescue mission. Like displaying a valid parking ticket. http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/16/pilot-displays-valid-parking-ticket-after-landing-air-ambulance-helicopter-in-car-park-6578079/#ixzz4eS0IBTfL
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Turkey referendum: Erdogan wins vote to expand presidential powers 16 April 2017 From the section Europe Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "Decision made by the Turkish public is a historic moment"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly won a referendum to expand presidential powers, which could keep him in office until 2029. With 99.45% of ballots counte…
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A North Yorkshire fire crew attending a 999 call was sent to the wrong address by a control room based more than 400 miles away. The Harrogate crew was wrongly sent two and half miles from where it should have been by call operators working in Cornwall. North Yorkshire and Cornwall fire and rescue services share control room operations at peak periods. The North Yorkshire service confirmed an investigation is under way. It said crews attending the business park fire at Killinghall, near Harrogate, were delayed 10 minutes as a result of the mix-up, but the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said fire engines were 17 minutes late. Simon Wall, chairman of Nor…
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A North Yorkshire fire crew attending a 999 call was sent to the wrong address by a control room based more than 400 miles away. The Harrogate crew was wrongly sent two and half miles from where it should have been by call operators working in Cornwall. North Yorkshire and Cornwall fire and rescue services share control room operations at peak periods. The North Yorkshire service confirmed an investigation is under way. It said crews attending the business park fire at Killinghall, near Harrogate, were delayed 10 minutes as a result of the mix-up, but the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said fire engines were 17 minutes late. Simon Wall, chairman of Nor…
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North Korea nuclear programme: US 'working with China' on response 16 April 2017 From the section Asia Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe BBC's John Sudworth, in Pyongyang, explains what may happen nextThe US and China are working on a "range of options" on North Korea, the US top security adviser has said, as tensions mount over the country's nuclear and missile programmes. Lt Gen HR McMaster t…
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Turkey referendum: Historic vote on presidential powers under way 16 April 2017 From the section Europe Image copyright AFP Image caption The referendum has divided Turkey - a country facing no shortage of problems Voting is under way in Turkey in a landmark referendum that will determine whether President Re…
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N Korea missile launch fails, says South Korea 16 April 2017 From the section Asia North Korea has attempted to launch a missile on its east coast which is believed to have failed, South Korea's military says. It comes a day after the state warned the US that it was "ready to hit back with nuclear attacks" amid mounting tension in the region. On Saturday, a military parade was held in Pyongyang as a show of force. Nort…
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PM observes 'coming together' after Brexit in Easter message 16 April 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Theresa May has spoken of a "sense of people coming together" following the UK's vote to leave the EU. In her first Easter message as PM, she said "opportunities" would arise from Brexit and emphasised the UK's "shared ambitions and above all shared value…
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PM observes 'coming together' after Brexit in Easter message 16 April 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Theresa May has spoken of a "sense of people coming together" following the UK's vote to leave the EU. In her first Easter message as PM, she said "opportunities" would arise from Brexit and emphasised the UK's "shared ambitions and above all shared value…
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PM observes 'coming together' after Brexit in Easter message 16 April 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Theresa May has spoken of a "sense of people coming together" following the UK's vote to leave the EU. In her first Easter message as PM, she said "opportunities" would arise from Brexit and emphasised the UK's "shared ambitions and above all shared value…
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A herd of up to 60 cows are standing on a train platform in Kent, delaying Southern Rail trains. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/herd-of-60-cows-invade-station-platform-in-hever-forcing-southern-rail-to-delay-trains-a3515716.html I bet everyone that herd that announcement thought it was just another excuse from Southern Railway!!!
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A herd of up to 60 cows are standing on a train platform in Kent, delaying Southern Rail trains. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/herd-of-60-cows-invade-station-platform-in-hever-forcing-southern-rail-to-delay-trains-a3515716.html I bet everyone that herd that announcement thought it was just another excuse from Southern Railway!!!
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Syria war: Huge car bomb 'kills 16' coach evacuees in Syria 15 April 2017 From the section Middle East Related Topics Syrian civil war Image copyright Reuters Image caption Smoke billowed over the blast site A huge car bomb has blasted a convoy of coaches …
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Family 'devastated' by 'senseless' attack 15 April 2017 From the section England Family of British student Hannah Bladon, who was stabbed to death in Jerusalem, say she was "driven and passionate" This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the …
